Traces the history of early ships and seamanship from pre-dynastic Egypt to the Roman empire. The book describes the ships themselves as well as the crews, weaponry, cargo storage, methods of navigation and harbour facilities.
Originally published in 1975 as The Horizon Book of Daily Life in Ancient Egypt, this revised edition includes a new chapter as well as full documentation of the sources.
This revised edition of Casson's engaging work, originally published in 1975 as Daily Life in Ancient Rome, includes two new chapters as well as full documentation of the sources.
Rich in anecdote and colorful detail, it now returns to print in paperback with a new preface by the author.
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